Exploring contemplation and self-knowledge through the lenses of these traditions Led by Blair A. Stonechild*, Professor of Indigenous Studies, First Nations University, Regina – Spirituality as Inspirational Knowledge in Indigenous Traditions. B. Les Lancaster*, Liverpool John Moores University, UK and the Alef Trust (www.aleftrust.org) – Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism. Debbie Lou Ludolph*, Dean of Chapel, Inshallah director, Director of Kanata Centre for Worship and Global Song, Martin Luther University College, Waterloo – Singing as a Contemplative Practice within a Lutheran…

While the pandemic renders it impossible to come to Loyola House for your retreat, we will bring the directed retreat to you! Just as in any silent retreat, Loyola House spiritual directors will provide daily spiritual direction that will occur via Zoom (or telephone). There will be no talks/input sessions for the retreat; and sadly, we cannot offer daily mass. As ever, your director will listen to you and the Holy Spirit in order to help guide you in your prayer.…

Exploring contemplation and self-knowledge through the lenses of these traditions Led by Mervat Nasser*, Psychiatrist/Researcher in ancient Egyptian thought and traditions – Ancient Egyptian approaches. Khodadad (Khodi) Kaviani*, Professor, Central Washington University – Zoroaster’s Songs and Zoroastrian Traditions. Treat yourself to an opportunity to develop some key tools and practices towards better self-knowledge and ways to better discern your life’s purpose or calling. In this retreat, our speakers and spiritual directors will be exploring these questions from the perspectives of…